The Indian Golf Union (IGU) has suspended senior governing council member Sundeep Verma pending an inquiry into allegations of serious misconduct during the Paris Olympics. Verma vehemently denies the charges, claiming he had all necessary permissions and accreditation. The IGU, however, maintains it has evidence to support the allegations.
Australian soccer player Aivi Luik has been banned for three months by Italian anti-doping authorities for a cortisone injection she received two years ago. Luik, who played for Pomigliano at the time, says she did not fail an anti-doping test and denies wrongdoing. The ban stemmed from the rejection of a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) application by Nado Italia, which argued that the injection posed a performance-enhancing risk.
Le Boat is capitalizing on the growing trend of experiential travel by offering unique boating experiences on France’s canals in 2025. These experiences allow travelers to immerse themselves in French culture, explore picturesque landscapes, and enjoy local cuisines and wines, all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a self-guided canal boat vacation.
Indian badminton star HS Prannoy has announced a break from the sport to fully recover from chikungunya, a viral disease that affected his performance at the Paris Olympics. Prannoy, a 2022 Thomas Cup winner and medallist in world and Asian Games, experienced a week-long bout of the disease just before the Olympics, leaving him with persistent pain. He will miss upcoming tournaments to prioritize his recovery.
Neeraj Chopra, the first Indian to win back-to-back Olympic medals in athletics, will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League meet despite a groin injury. He will face tough competition from other top javelin throwers, including Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch and Grenada’s Anderson Peters.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics, emphasizing her responsibility to meet weight requirements. While acknowledging the harshness of the penalty, the CAS suggests a more nuanced approach to dealing with weight violations in future.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics final, citing strict weight regulations. The CAS ruled that no exceptions to the weight limit can be made, rejecting Vinesh’s appeal that a small excess weight due to factors like water retention should be tolerated.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat received an overwhelming welcome upon her return from the Paris Olympics, despite a heartbreaking disqualification and subsequent retirement announcement. Though deeply affected by the setback, the outpouring of support from her fans has given her hope and may even lead to her return to wrestling.
Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken out against the wave of online hatred she faced following her performance at the Paris Olympics, calling it ‘pretty devastating.’ Raygun’s performance was widely lampooned, leading to a barrage of negative comments and criticism directed at her.
Vinesh Phogat’s coach, Woller Akos, shared the harrowing details of the wrestler’s failed weight cut that led to her disqualification at the Paris Olympics. Despite her immense commitment and grueling efforts, she ultimately couldn’t shed the required weight, resulting in a heartbreaking end to her Olympic journey. Akos also revealed Vinesh’s emotional plea to fellow wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia to not throw away their medals during their protest.
